Former President Barack Obama used a seven-word quip during his eulogy at Reverend Jesse Jackson’s funeral, a remark many are interpreting as a direct shot at his successor, Donald Trump. As Obama approached the podium to deliver his eulogy for the civil rights icon, he was met with loud cheers from the crowd. Attendees began chanting “Four more years!” which is deemed as a clear call for his return to the White House.
Barack Obama seemingly slams Donald Trump at Jesse Jackson’s funeral
Barack Obama was quick to shut down the suggestion at the funeral. He replied with a seven-word remark: “No, because I believe in the Constitution.” While delivered with directness, the comment was widely seen as a rebuke of President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly floated the idea of defying the 22nd Amendment to seek a third term (via The Mirror).
Obama’s deference to the nation’s founding document stood in stark contrast to Trump’s recent musings. Just last week, the current president told supporters in Texas, “Maybe we do one more term… We’re entitled to it after they cheated like hell in the second.” He has continually revived such conspiracy theories about the 2020 election to suggest his first two terms were interrupted. In ways, framing himself as a victim of fraud rather than a participant in a democratic process with a clear outcome.
Moreover, the tension between the two men is well-documented and has extended far beyond the funeral. Trump has consistently attacked Obama’s legacy. He has often referred to him by his full name, “Barack Hussein Obama,” in a manner critics deem disrespectful. Just last month, he was widely condemned for sharing a racist AI-generated video on Truth Social. It depicted the Obamas as monkeys.
The strained relationship will be further highlighted this summer. Obama is set to open his presidential center in Chicago on June 19. According to reports, Trump did not receive an invitation to the dedication ceremony.
